Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to co...

This December’s Old Masters Evening sale is led by three important private collections formed as early as 1650 and constituting 16th- and 17th-century Italian, Dutch and Flemish paintings by some of the greatest artists of their time. Leading these three collections is an enchanting p...

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The highlight of the forthcoming Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts sale is an English manuscript from the Berger Collection, one of the most important private collections of British art formed in the 20th Century: The Bute Book of Hours, named for a previous owner, the Marquess of ...

The season of giving is here, and Sotheby’s has curated the perfect holiday gift list to inspire you. Whether it’s an ultra-rare first-edition book, memorabilia from your favourite band or a dazzling winter-themed jewel, our selection of objects from upcoming auctions around the world...

This sumptuous Vasudhara mandala is the earliest recorded Nepalese paubha that contains a date within its dedicatory inscription, and was painted in 1365 by Jasaraja Jirila. It may be assumed that Jasaraja Jirila was a Newar from the Kathmandu valley. Although nothing is known of the ...

New York creative duo Molly Young and Teddy Blanks set about creating their own emoji sticker pack when they felt what was already on offer didn't allow a satisfactory range of emotions, and that subtleties were often lost in digital translation. As passionate art collectors as well a...

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One of the world’s oldest gems, December’s birthstone, turquoise, plays an important role in ancient and modern culture. Treasured by groups ranging from the Egyptians to the Native Americans, turquoise is thought to be a source of healing. Whether you’re interested in turquoise for i...